Syllabus for Current Trends in Linguistics

Decisions and guidelines

The course is given as optional module within Linguistics C but may also be taken independently.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, to earn the grade Pass the student should at least be able to:

• explain the basic principles of the scientific work and the research methodology with reference to modern linguistics (general linguistics),
• present and analyse relevant scientific articles within the field linguistics (general linguistics), and
• work with a certain level of independence, clearly formulate and critically discuss theoretical and methodological assumptions and present the results orally and in writing.

Content

The course is given with different theme from current trends in linguistics. Possible themes are, e.g.:

• The Geometry of Meaning, based on Gärdenfors' book by the same name.
• The Phylogenetic Analysis of Language
• Grammaticalisation
• Colour semantics

Assessment

The students show the results of their learning through a combination of different forms of assessment,

which can be either oral or written.

They can take place at a scheduled time and location (e.g. within the framework of regular teaching), or be such that the student carries them out on their own.

Information regarding assessment will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Other directives

The course may be taken even if the student has already taken the course Current Trends in Linguistics (5LN141).